Regular pay is falling at fastest rate since 2001 when taking into account rising prices, official figures show
Regular pay is falling at the fastest rate since 2001 when taking into account rising prices, official figures show.
The accommodation and food service sectors saw the biggest rise but this was offset by falls in other industries, including wholesale and retail trade and motor vehicle repairs.ONS head of labour market and household statistics, David Freeman, said the figures showed a "mixed picture" for the labour market.
It comes as the government is due to unveil this year's pay deal for 2.5 million public sector workersUnions are calling for wages to reflect the cost of living - but ministers have signalled the pay deal will not match price rises, warning this would push inflation even higher., the highest level in 40 years and is expected to climb further by the autumn.
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